Easter Rising

proper noun

A failed rebellion by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland during Easter Week in 1916 that ultimately paved the way for Irish independence.

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Easter Rebellion
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Meanings

proper nounthe Easter Rising
  1. A failed rebellion by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland during Easter Week in 1916 that ultimately paved the way for Irish independence.

    Synonyms: Easter Rebellion

Synonyms & antonyms

proper nounA failed rebellion by Irish republicans against British rule in Ireland during Easter Week in 1916 that ultimately paved the way for Irish independence.

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Easter Rebellion

Origin

Compound of Easter + rising.

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Translations

Dutch Paasopstand
  • PaasopstandIrish anti-imperial uprising of 1916
Irish Éirí Amach na Cásca
  • Éirí Amach na CáscaIrish anti-imperial uprising of 1916
Cite this entry
APA

Easter Rising. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Easter%20Rising

MLA

“Easter Rising.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Easter%20Rising. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “Easter Rising,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Easter%20Rising.

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